Pearl Harbor Tour: USS Arizona & Battleship Missouri

Pay tribute at the USS Arizona Memorial, then walk the deck of the Battleship Missouri where Japan surrendered in 1945.

A private Pearl Harbor tour in Honolulu covers the USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri Museum, and Pearl Harbor National Memorial with a live English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and all site admissions included. The tour runs about five hours with an in-person briefing at the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center. Your group size determines the vehicle and the pace. Tours are non-refundable if the National Park Service or Navy cancels the boat ride due to weather, mechanical issues, or safety concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Pearl Harbor National Memorial2h · entry included
2. Battleship Missouri Memorial2h · entry included
3. Iolani Palacepassing by
4. King Kamehameha Statuepassing by

Explore Pearl Harbor and Honolulu landmarks

• Boat ride to USS Arizona Memorial
• Visit Pearl Harbor Museum
• Tour Battleship Missouri Museum
• Pass by Iolani Palace
• Pass by King Kamehameha Statue

The experience

This tour centers on two of Pearl Harbor's most significant sites: the USS Arizona Memorial, where you board a boat to reach the white structure floating above the sunken battleship, and the Battleship Missouri, the "Mighty Mo" that hosted Japan's formal WWII surrender on September 2, 1945. Both require admission, which is included. The tour also passes the King Kamehameha Statue, featured in the opening of Hawaii 5-0, and Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States, so you hear the stories behind them without stopping.

Your guide meets you in an air-conditioned vehicle and leads the group through an in-person briefing at the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center before moving to the memorial sites. The remaining time is spent traveling between stops and exploring the attractions at your own pace once you arrive. Five hours covers the full route, though the exact schedule shifts based on your reservation time and any operational changes the Navy or Park Service announces.

Group size matters here: you choose between a private tour for one to four guests, five to seven, eight to eleven, or twelve to fourteen travelers. A smaller group moves faster through the sites and gives you more flexibility with your guide. A larger group shares the cost. Either way, you're not coordinating separate transportation or buying tickets at each location. Everything is arranged and paid for upfront.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• live English-speaking guide.
• admission to the USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri, and Pearl Harbor Museum.
• in-person briefing at the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center.

Options for this experience

4 options

1-4 GuestsUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00 and 07:30Parties of 1-4 guests, pickup is included

5-7 guestsUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00Parties of 5-7 guests, includes pickup

8-11 GuestsUp to 11 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00Parties of 8-11 guests, pickup is included

12-14 GuestsUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English · 07:00Parties of 12-14 guests, includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 07:00 and 07:30

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hawaii Pacific Adventures

Is this one for you?Pick the group size based on how many people are coming: smaller groups move at a relaxed pace with one-on-one guide attention, while larger groups let you split costs among more travelers.

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Top questions

What happens if the Navy cancels the boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial?

Tours are non-refundable if the National Park Service or Navy decides to cancel boat ride programs due to mechanical issues, dangerous weather, or other safety concerns. Check the weather forecast and any official park alerts before your tour date.

Do I need to book a specific group size, or can I join a shared tour?

You choose your group size at checkout: one to four guests, five to seven, eight to eleven, or twelve to fourteen travelers. Each option is a private tour for your group only. You're not joining strangers.

What is the Battleship Missouri and why does it matter?

The Battleship Missouri, nicknamed the "Mighty Mo," is the warship where Japan's formal surrender was signed on September 2, 1945, ending World War II in the Pacific. It's now a museum at Pearl Harbor where you can walk the deck and see the spaces where that historic moment took place.

How much of the five hours is actually spent at the memorials versus traveling?

The five-hour total includes travel time between stops and your time at each site. The exact breakdown depends on your reservation time and how long you spend at the USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri. Your guide will manage the schedule to fit both comfortably.

Is the USS Arizona Memorial accessible, or do I need to take a boat?

Yes, you board a boat at the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center to reach the USS Arizona Memorial, which floats above the sunken battleship. The boat ride is part of the tour experience and is included in your admission.

Can I bring young children or a stroller on this tour?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants must sit on an adult's lap during the boat ride to the memorial. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though the boat ride and walking between sites require basic mobility.